Product Description

Men's ASICS® GEL-DS TRAINER® 12 :: Smooth out your run without losing support and response. The men's ASICS® GEL-DS Trainer® is lightweight and redesigned for better fit and made with a gender-specific Trusstic System that allows for more efficient foot motion while running. 9.5 ounces

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #134052 in Shoes
• Size: One Size Fits All / 12 D(M) US
• Color: Mixed
• Brand: ASICS
• Dimensions: 3.00 pounds

Customer Reviews

Amazing
So, I'm one of those runners that's picky about shoes. Really picky. It takes me months to be sold on a new pair, and once I find one that I like I stick with it.
I used to be a firm believer in the Adidas Boston Classics, but they got the cold shoulder from Adidas, so I had to find something new. These are it.
My little sister is one of the fastest high schoolers in the state (yes, I'm proud that she's faster than your little sister) and works at a running store, and this is her choice. (She didn't tell me until I had finally picked out the shoes that they are what she wears too, so my selection wasn't influenced by that.)
I have a normal stride - no big problems. So if you do have any "special needs" this may not be for you. Also, I weigh 128 pounds, so I like a lighter shoe, which these are and I'm not sure how they would hold up for someone who weighs more than me.
But if you are a fairly light (in weight) runner and don't have any really particular needs, these are highly recommended.
Oh, and my favorite race is the 5mile or 10K, so I use them for fairly long but not marathon runs, although I'm sure they would be fine for marathons as well.

Superb Running Shoe!
I decided to run the Paris marathon last April with those rather than my Gel Kayanos (with which I ran the Athens marathon last November), and they were a revelation. I wasn't sure the cushioning would be enough over 26 miles, but it was. I set a new PR. Then I set a new PR over half-marathon distance with the same shoes two weeks later.

I love the combination of comfort, light weight, springiness, and sufficent cushioning. A fantastic shoe. I'm buying a new pair.

For reference, I weigh 170 lbs. I'm not sure this shoe would work as well for those over 180/190 at marathon distance, but in any event it should work for most people for half-marathon or less.

asics DS-12
these shoes are under-sized...ie ones marked 11 are really size 10 or 10.5 at most.